The Mazda R100 Coupe was based on the RX-85 show car and followed the Cosmo 110S of 1964 (Mazda’s first rotary-powered car). Sold in Japan as the Familia Rotary Coupe it was known as the R100 in export markets. With a light (913 kg) weight and free-revving 10A twin-rotor Wankel motor the Mazda coupe had excellent performance and did zero to 100 km/h in just 10.8 seconds with a top speed of around 177 km/h.

The new R100 was intended by Mazda to bring rotary power to the masses and thus the body was largely unchanged from the conventional-engined Cosmo it was based on. A few discrete changes were made like the round taillights, blacked out grille and raised bonnet. The suspension was also stiffened and the R100 used larger 14-inch wheels and bigger brakes to cope with the extra power.

The R100 also performed quite well in competition, finishing fifth and sixth behind Porsche 911s in the Spa 24-Hours in 1969 and placing fifth outright in the 1969 Marathon de la Route held on the tough Nürburgring circuit. The R100 remained in production until 1973 and like all early rotary Mazda’s, enjoys a cult following in Australia which has seen values skyrocket in recent years.

The 1969 Mazda R100 Coupe featured here is available in the March Burns & Co Classic & Collectable Car Auction and is in immaculate condition throughout. The attention to detail shown on this vehicle is first class. It’s condition has to be seen to be believed.

No expense has been spared in its 10-year restoration which was completed approximately 3 years ago with the car having travelled less than 1000 Miles since then.

This Significant landmark car is what we would consider a turn key car with all the work done. For this make and model that it is almost impossible to find. This car will prove to be a great investment for one lucky bidder on March the 16th. So keep an eye on the Burns & Co website and Facebook page for updates as the auction draws closer.

You can view photos and videos of the car here.

Further information on the March Burns & Co Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction can be found here.

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We are currently taking entries for the March Burns & Co Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction. If you have a car or motorcycle you would like to sell submit your vehicle here or call our office on 03 8657 4292, Anton Cooper 0427 383 531, Ashley Burns 0408 618 294 or Jason Todd 0400 321 919.